Police say four people including a former Correctional Officer have been charged with multiple offences for smuggling contraband into a Fraser Valley prison.
In a release Wednesday, Chilliwack RCMP says Jason Lee is facing nine charges that include obstruction of justice, accepting bribes and trafficking drugs, weapons, and cellular phones to inmates.
Lee was charged with the following:
- Obstruction of justice as part of a criminal organization
- Conspiracy to obstruct justice
- Conspiracy to commit the indictable offence of trafficking in a controlled substance
- Obstruction of Justice
- Accepting a bribe as a peace officer
- Breach of trust by a public officer
- Trafficking in a controlled substance as part of a criminal organization
- Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking
- Conspiracy to commit the indictable offence of bribery
RCMP say a former Correctional Officer along with three others have been charged with multiple offences for smuggling contraband into a Fraser Valley prison. (Courtesy Chilliwack RCMP)
Mounties say they found evidence consistent with him smuggling drugs, weapons and cellphones to inmates during a raid last September.
They say that on Sept. 21, 2023, multiple search warrants were executed in locations in Chilliwack where Canadian Currency, illicit substances, and illegal contraband were found.
As a result of this investigation, three other men are also facing multiple charges.
Mark Majcher, Lucas Thiessen, and Jeffrey Tkatchuk are all facing five charges:
- Obstruction of justice as part of a criminal organization
- Conspiracy to obstruct justice
- Conspiracy to bribe a peace officer
- Conspiracy to commit the indictable offence of trafficking in a controlled substance
- Obstruction of Justice
Tkatchuk is also facing a charge of ‘possession for the purpose of trafficking’.
Lee has been released on strict bail conditions while the court process continues.
RCMP says this was a complex investigation that involved “meticulous police work.”
“We take this type of criminal activity seriously not only to protect our communities but also to ensure public trust in law enforcement. Throughout the investigative process, Canada Correctional Services was an integral partner in ensuring a comprehensive and quality investigation was completed,” Cpl. Carmen Kiener of the Chilliwack RCMP said.